NIKOS – IAA

Voice Alarm for IAA Mobility in Munich

autonomous reliable cost-effective

NIKOS is not a conventional PA system, but a radio-based public address, alarm and control system for large events, construction sites and crisis situations, which you can rent by the day through certified partners and either integrate into your PA or use on its own.

Challenge

Deliver warnings clearly despite traffic noise

At IAA Mobility in Munich, voice alarm presents a particular challenge due to traffic noise, high visitor numbers and visitors who speak different languages. Warnings and instructions must be clearly understood both in the exhibition areas and throughout public spaces in the city. Crowds and constantly changing visitor flows make it more difficult to communicate safety-critical information quickly to everyone affected.

Solution

One unified solution for everyday use and emergencies

NIKOS brings together announcements, alerting, visitor guidance and device control in a single network-independent platform. For IAA Mobility in Munich, central operation via NIKOS [dispatcher]² enables targeted announcements and alarms to be triggered. This reduces the effort required for separate loudspeaker and control technology, as well as the staffing needed to operate and manage different subsystems.

FAQ

Information for planners and organisers

Does NIKOS meet the applicable standards for announcements?+
Yes, NIKOS is standard-compliant: the system meets DIN EN 50849 for electroacoustic emergency warning systems. NIKOS was developed specifically for safety-relevant announcements and alerting — usable both in everyday operation and in an emergency. For ELA systems, DIN EN 50849 forms the decisive reference framework. Unlike mobile network-based systems, NIKOS fully meets these requirements because it operates independently of an external network and is therefore immediately ready for use at any time. Other safety-related standards such as DIN EN 54, DIN VDE 0833-4 and DIN 14675 (voice alarm systems) do not apply to NIKOS, since they concern a different field of use and functional scope. As a public address system for temporary and mobile deployments, NIKOS has already been used successfully many times for mission-critical communication tasks since 2017. RADACOM and your regional NIKOS partner will be happy to advise you on the wide range of NIKOS functions and support you in implementing the requirements cost-effectively.
How does NIKOS support visitor guidance at IAA Mobility?+
NIKOS combines information announcements and alarms in a centrally operated platform. Those responsible can inform visitors through targeted announcements about specific areas, behavioral guidance and safety-related measures without having to operate separate communication solutions.
Can NIKOS be deployed quickly and flexibly?+
Yes, NIKOS was developed for flexible outdoor applications without fixed infrastructure. One or two people can mount the modules within a few minutes on various structures such as lampposts, stages, stands or trees and configure them individually. A standard Schuko power outlet supplies NIKOS during continuous operation. NIKOS communicates via its own digital radio network.
Is NIKOS designed for voice alarm when public networks fail?+
Yes, NIKOS operates via its own autonomous radio network and is completely independent of public communications networks and their availability. This makes the system resilient to external influences. Since NIKOS does not rely on wired connections but communicates via radio, the connection is automatically restored after an interruption. As a result, NIKOS is particularly resilient to disruptions in normal operations and supports crisis-proof communication. NIKOS [audio]² has an internal battery with a runtime of up to 16 hours and also powers connected accessory modules. NIKOS continues to function even if the mobile phone network is overloaded, the internet service provider is attacked or the power supply is interrupted. This ensures that voice alarms for IAA Mobility remain reliably functional even in the event of a power failure or disruptions to public communications networks.
Voice Alarm for IAA Mobility in Munich: Where can NIKOS be rented?+
NIKOS is rented by the day through certified partners, including advice, instruction and technical support. Your regional partner coordinates the deployment with you. Find a partner and request a rental

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